Leiborschy Wilfek
Mallard
28/12/05
Hip Score 4/4
Moricroft Methuen X Leiborschy Gwangiu
Mallard aka Captain Popular knew he was destined to stay with us, even though we hadn't realised it! An unusual start in life has led him to become very special to us and many other people . We have never had such an accommodating puppy with such a grown up attitude to life and an impeccable temperament. Mallard was HWVA Top Puppy Dog and Runner Up Top Puppy 2006 . Mallard has sired 2 litters for us at Leiborschy to Leiborschy Yendah ( July 2007) and Lajka ( June 2008) and his is progeny are already making their mark in the ring. He has also sired three other litters.
Recorded hip scores for Mallard's progeny are 4/5: 9, 5/3: 8, 8/8: 16, 4/3:7, 3/2: 5 and 6/5: 11
Mallard October 2009
Mallard was awarded Best Dog Crufts 2008
5 Months 6 Months 7 months 13 months 15 months 25 months
What the judges say.................
"nice head, very good bone & feet, nice ribs, strong topline, good tailset, nice forechest, in nice coat & condition"
Judge Moray Armstrong Driffield September 2008
" liked the way this chap held himself on the move, well angulated in quarters, tailset & carriage correct, very pleasing in eye & expression, well set ear & clean neckline, stands on a really good tightly arched foot"
Best Dog
Judge Chris Atkinson Crufts 2008
Litter bro to 1, many of the same attributes. For me a better size, good height/length. Lovely head and eye, good front, shoulder and forechest. Shorter coupled with a topline good on the move. Coat and firnishings of good depth and quality. The stride is there on the move but he needs to settle down at the front."
Judge Rachel Thompson Three Counties June 2007
"Good sized young dog, true wire coat, as had all my exhibits. Moved well with confidence and some maturity. Would have preferred a little more balance but this may come in time."
Judge Graham Bayne Dukeries January 2007
"Charming dog of deep Russet colouring with a lovely head, excellent layback of shoulder, topline, tailset and carriage with good, strong bone. Super mover in profile; an ultra happy showman, who made me want to smile with his serious expression and insistence on flinging his feet out. Can still tighten a touch on elbow and deepen through the heart but this should come with maturity as he is still very much a baby at just 9 months. Just right for his age. A most exciting prospect"
Res Best of Breed and Best Puppy in Breed
Judge Jane Lilley Hillsboro October 2006
"upstanding dog with strong timbers and well padded feet, excellent coat, covering his skin, in great condition and well muscled. Needs to drop in brisket, shade too short in body for length of leg. Happy dog but needs to settle in movement, cant afford to be any taller"
Best Puppy in Breed
Judge Christine McDonald Driffield October 2006
"Alone in this class, 8 mnths old D with great presence, excellent angulation fore & aft, good forechest. Good coat & colour in excellent condition, good head & expression, nice tight feet, correct mouth. Moved v well, v mature for his age, had no hesitation in awarding him BPIS"
Best Puppy in Show
Judge Pat Baker HWVA Open Show Sept 2006
"8 month old puppy with a lot of promise, coat still to come on, good head planes and leathers, eyes to darken, neck flowed into shoulders with good sternum, nice feet and bone, angulation good"
Best Puppy in Breed
Judge Sara Barnard Darlington Sept 2006
"preferred this litter brother for size, good hind angulation. Erratic front movement, though sure when he eventually gets to grips with this he will have a promising future. Lots to like for all round conformation and general shape"
Judge Chris Bexon Welsh Kennel Club August 2006
"nicely constructed youngster, intelligent expression, well proportioned body, good front and rear. Close decision, excellent movement, coat coming on nicely"
Judge Rob Suchett Kaye National Gundog August 2006
"7 month old dog with a good way to go. Developing nicely in coat texture, bone and muscle. Good shape skull and biddable expression, lovely dentition. So keen to please and easy with his balanced action. One to watch for the future"
Res Best of Breed and Best Puppy
Judge Bill Bunce Dukeries Gundog July 2006